Doors open 6:30pm, show 7:30pm. Enjoy dinner at this lovely venue! Tower of Song is a creative tribute to the music of Leonard Cohen, presented by two celebrated BC singer-songwriters: Juno award-nominee Oliver Swain and Glenna Garramone. Join us for a night of rare and classic selections from the Leonard Cohen cannon celebrating the music of Canada’s …
Joni NehRita’s music is a breath of fresh air for those who still like their music served with, well…Soul. An accomplished singer/songwriter/musician, she manages to blend the time-honoured qualities of classic soul with a modern sensibility that flirts heavily with jazz and pop. It is this effortless and seamless fusion that gives Joni her distinct sound …
Please note that this show is included with your 2104/15 pass and also included for new 2015/2016 passholders. Doors open at 6:30. Show starts at 8:30. Perennial Jazz Room favourite vocalist Rebecca Binnendyk returns to the club for her annual show. This time, she brings with her a debut album you don’t want to miss. …
2015 Juno Award winner for “Best Jazz Recording -Solo”! Vista Obscura is the latest album by saxophonist Kirk MacDonald. It is his sixth release on Addo Records and features the legendary Harold Mabern, along with Canadian jazz greats Neil Swainson, Andre White, and Pat LaBarbera. Vista Obscura is Kirk’s second Juno Award winner and sixth Juno Award nomination. With …
Winners of the 2014 TD Grand Prix de Jazz award! “…it’s not enough to play very well; you have to do something that’s actually going to be compelling and original. Pram Trio was like that.” – Michael Bourne, Newark New Jersey’s WBGO 88.3 FM Pram Trio is a Toronto-based ensemble formed in 2009. Awarded the …
“I’m essentially a bebop player, and beyond. My heroes are anyone from Bud Powell to McCoy Tyner to Keith Jarrett and Herbie Hancock.” – Bernie Senensky Toronto keyboardist Bernie Senensky has earned the reputation of being one of Canada’s premier jazz artists. His playing has been featured internationally in many concerts & festivals, and he …
Carey West has been performing for audiences in Toronto for over a decade. Residencies at institutions such as The Rex and The Cameron House have bolstered her appearances at Jazz Festivals and spotlight shows including Roy Thomson Hall. While establishing herself as a Jazz singer, she also worked as a singer/songwriter with Caribbean influenced R …
”Phil Dwyer, in my estimation, is one of the great tenor players of jazz.” -Dave Young On Dec. 30, 2013 Phil was appointed as a Member of the Order Of Canada. He was cited for “his contributions to jazz as a performer, composer and producer, and for increasing access to music education in his community.” …
Andy Klaehn is a dynamic, multi-talented, professional musician, bandleader, and master teacher. He is a highly sought after alto, soprano, and tenor sax player, as well as a flute and clarinet player performing with various artists in a wide array of collaborations from duos to sextets. Andy is also a founding member of the renowned …
Some praise for The Signal – Elizabeth’s latest release: “A soul-groove masterpiece”….”one of the big releases of 2014.” Radio Cologne (Germany) “Top 10 Soul/R&B Album of 2014″ EXCLAIM “An important work” London Evening Standard “An enchanting album” Radio France Velvety-voiced pianist Elizabeth Shepherd arrived on the international scene in 2006 when her debut album Start To Move was voted one of the top …
